Curtly: meaning, definitions and examples

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curtly

 

[ หˆkษœrtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

spoken language

In a brief and often rude manner.

Synonyms

abruptly, brusquely, terse.

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Word Description / Examples
curtly

Used again, with similar context: a concise and often impolite manner of responding.

  • She answered curtly, 'No, I'm not interested
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abruptly

Used when something happens suddenly and unexpectedly, often disrupting the normal flow of events or conversations.

  • He abruptly left the meeting without any explanation
brusquely

Used to describe a manner of speaking or behaving that is noticeably blunt and unfriendly, often with a hint of rudeness.

  • The boss brusquely ordered everyone to work overtime
terse

Used when a statement is short and directly to the point, often perceived as being slightly rude or abrupt.

  • His email reply was terse: 'Accepted
  • '

Examples of usage

  • She replied curtly, 'No, thank you.'
  • He spoke curtly to the waiter, demanding his bill immediately.
Context #2 | Adverb

written communication

In a concise and to the point manner.

Synonyms

briefly, concisely, succinctly.

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Word Description / Examples
curtly

Used when someone speaks in a short and seemingly rude manner. Often implies impatience or irritation.

  • He responded curtly when asked about the incident.
  • She curtly dismissed the waiterโ€™s attempt to engage in small talk.
concisely

Used when information is presented clearly and with as few words as possible. Often associated with effective communication.

  • She concisely summarized the main points of her presentation.
  • He answered the questions concisely, saving everyoneโ€™s time.
briefly

Used when summarizing information in a short amount of time. Neutral tone, often used in explanations or summaries.

  • She explained the rules briefly before starting the game.
  • He briefly mentioned his vacation plans during the meeting.
succinctly

Used similarly to concisely, but often with a focus on precision and clarity. Suitable for important and formal communication.

  • The report was written succinctly, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
  • He put forward his argument succinctly during the debate.

Examples of usage

  • The email was curtly written, getting straight to the main point.
  • His report was curtly summarized in a few sentences.

Translations

Translations of the word "curtly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bruscamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เค–เฅ‡เคชเคจ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kurz angebunden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan singkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oschle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใฃใใ‚‰ใผใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brusquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bruscamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑsa ve sert bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๋ช…์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู‚ุชุถุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ struฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ struฤne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎ€็Ÿญๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kratko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuttlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsaca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bruscamente

Etymology

The word 'curtly' originated from the Middle English word 'curteis' meaning 'courteously'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a brief or blunt manner of speaking or writing. It has been used in English language for centuries to describe interactions that are short and sometimes perceived as impolite.

See also: curtail, curtain, curtness, curtsey, curtsy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,932, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.